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*** Exercise Your Right to Vote *** Important Notice Regarding the Availability of Proxy Materials for the Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on May 26, 2011 Meeting Information GATEHOUSE MEDIA, INC. Meeting Type: Annual Meeting type For holders as of: March 28, 2011 B Date: May 26, 2011 Time: 9:00 AM EDT A Location: GateHouse Media, Inc. Board Room C BROKER 350 WillowBrook Office Park LOGO O HERE Fairport, NY 14450 D E You are receiving this communication because you hold Return Address Line 1 shares in the above named company. Return Address Line 2 Return Address Line 3 51 MERCEDES WAY This is not a ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote EDGEWOOD NY 11717 these shares. This communication presents only an Investor Address Line 1 overview of the more complete proxy materials that are Investor Address Line 2 1 available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy Investor Address Line 3 materials online at www.proxyvote.com or easily request a Investor Address Line 4 15 12 OF paper copy (see reverse side). Investor Address Line 5 R1.0.0.11699 John Sample 2 We encourage you to access and review all of the important 1234 ANYWHERE STREET information contained in the proxy materials before voting. ANY CITY, ON A1A 1A1 See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials and voting instructions. 00000996141 Broadridge Internal Use Only Job # Envelope # Sequence # # of # Sequence #

 

 

Before You Vote How to Access the Proxy Materials Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or RECEIVE: 1. Notice & Proxy Statement 2. Annual Report How to View Online: Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) and visit: www.proxyvote.com. How to Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy: If you want to receive a paper or e-mail copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your request: 1) BY INTERNET: www.proxyvote.com 2) BY TELEPHONE: 1-800-579-1639 3) BY E-MAIL*: sendmaterial@proxyvote.com * If requesting materials by e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow XXXX XXXX XXXX (located on the following page) in the subject line. Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before May 12, 2011 to facilitate timely delivery. How To Vote Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods Vote In Person: If you choose to vote these shares in person at the meeting, you must request a “legal proxy.” To do R1.0.0.11699 so, please follow the instructions at www.proxyvote.com or request a paper copy of the materials, which will contain the            appropriate instructions. Many shareholder meetings have attendance requirements including, but not limited to, the possession of an attendance ticket issued by the entity holding the meeting. Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance. 00000996142 Vote By Internet: To vote now by Internet, go to www.proxyvote.com. Have the information that is printed in the box marked by the arrow available and follow the instructions. Internal Use XXXX XXXX XXXX Only Vote By Mail: You can vote by mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a voting instruction form.

 

 

Voting items The Board of Directors recommends that you vote FOR the following: 1. Election of Directors            Nominees 01 Burl Osborne 02 Michael E. Reed The Board of Directors recommends you vote FOR the following proposal(s): B 2. Ratification of the selection of Ernst & Young LLP as our independent registered public accounting firm. A R NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. C O D E R1.0.0.11699 ® 0000 0000 0000 Broadridge Internal Use Only xxxxxxxxxx 00000996143 xxxxxxxxxx Cusip Job # Envelope # Sequence # # of # Sequence #

 

 

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